Richard Clews: Our Founder and Brand Director

Richard Clews our Head Of Business is a Midlands-based rally driver, who has accelerated into his new venture with Adrenaline Collective.

Richard is an automotive enthusiast who has not only conquered rally circuits but also has a dream of connecting those who connect with cars. Adrenaline Collective, his dream business venture is more than a dealership; it's a haven for petrolheads. Richard brings in a unique perspective, combining his racing prowess with a passion for iconic vehicles. With an array of high-performance machines, Richard believes that this new dealership is more of an experience, it's about fostering a community of like-minded individuals who share a profound connection with the thrill of the open road and exceptional engineering.   

Richard has transformed his love for speed into a business that resonates with fellow enthusiasts, having worked behind the wheel for years winning events and competing across the globe, working with Goodwood’s Corporate Rally Experience and managing the ITG AirFilter brand. His near 30 years of automotive experience is guaranteed to offer you the support and guidance you need to buy your luxury vehicle.

In his early rallying career Richard competed successfully in The Heart of England Rally Championship. All tarmac events resulted in a top 3 finish with his first class win in 2001 in the Startin sponsored Mini Cooper. In 2003 Richard entered the British National Tarmac Championship branded as Clews Rallying, in a Peugeot 106 Gti. Excited by the Teams results in 2003 further development saw the Peugeot successfully complete two full seasons regularly beating larger, more affluent teams during 2004, 2005 and 2007 securing the prestigious overall front wheel drive trophy 

Richard fills his ‘downtime’ behind the wheel of his professionally prepared Subaru Impreza STi as he competes for honours in the National Asphalt Rally Championship. Driving around some of the world’s finest automotive engineering and constantly showing a willingness to learn and educate Richard is keen to maintain and build up the new generation of petrol heads, this will cement Adrenaline Collective as an automotive institution for passionate and likeminded people for years to come.